International Development with Sociology (Hons) University of Portsmouth

Overview

Throughout the International Development with Sociology (Hons) degree from  University of Portsmouth you'll look at issues like poverty, hunger, education and health, from national and international perspectives. You'll gain multi-disciplinary skills as you work with lecturers from both the sociology and international development teams. 

When you complete the course successfully, you'll have the communication and analysis skills to enter contemporary graduate careers. You'll also be well placed for further study. 

Career opportunities:

This International Development with Sociology degree will give you an extensive range of skills, from analysis, criticism and argument, to communication, research and critical thinking - all of which you'll need in your future career. 

You'll be ready to take on roles in local, national or international organisations that put people at the heart of their strategies, in areas such as research, shaping social policy or bringing about social change.

You could also continue your studies at postgraduate level with a Master’s in International Development or Sociology, or take the next step into research that could inform policy with a PhD.

This course gives you the skills for careers in areas such as:

• international community development
• civil service
• fundraising, campaigning and advocacy
• policy development
• social enterprise
• corporate social responsibility
• public affairs
• teaching and lecturing (with additional training or further study)
• research
• advertising, marketing and media
• local government
• charity work and community development